Historical Geology From 1989 to 1994, the U.S. and European scientific communities supported the Greenland Ice Core Project (GRIP) and Greenland Ice Sheet Project Two (GISP2), to acquire deep ice cores from on and near the Greenland summit. A wide range of environmental and physical parameters (ecm, ions, isotopes, etc.) were measured in each of the cores along with present day meteorological conditions. Examine and discuss the data that has helped investigators piece together past environmental changes which could shed light on possible future scenarios. Have students examine technologies that have enabled scientific research in Greenland. Earth Systems Have students discuss how worldwide monitoring of environmental changes such as ozone levels has contributed to our understanding of global systems. What role does an expedition such as the Greenland Traverse Expedition or the Canadian Millenial Antarctic Expedition play? Learn more about ozone at: Ozone! NASA Ozone Studies Ozone: Good Up High, Bad Nearby

Historical Geology, Earth Systems, Grade 11

Classroom Resources: The YES I Can! Science database contains curriculum-linked science resources for teachers. Grade 11 teachers will find the following resources to use when following this expedition.

Be sure to note the curriculum expectations for each resource. After the expedition is over, explore the other subjects/strands in the YES I Can! Science database for many more activities linked to the science expectations for your grade level!

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